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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

The Boston Celtics are 54-24 this season, second best in the Eastern Conference behind the Milwaukee Bucks.

Painting the Boston Celtics’ playoff picture

By Rumsha Siddiqui / April 4, 2023

Early last month, the Boston Celtics had a rough stretch—they lost three straight games against the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and Cleveland Cavaliers,...

Illustration Hailey Akau

Blake Griffin is the Boston Celtics unsung hero

By Rumsha Siddiqui / March 10, 2023

The Boston Celtics agreed to a one-year contract with 33-year-old veteran and six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin in October of 2022. NBA fans have been...

Social media erupted after referees missed a foul committed by Celtic Jayson Tatum on Lakers' LeBron James. (Photos via Creative Commons)

Bad reffing didn’t beat the Lakers—the Celtics did.

By Jason Tulchin / February 1, 2023

The Boston Celtics broke their three-game losing streak in a controversial 121-125 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday—a game that took the...

Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum and Head Coach Ime Udoka

Celtics versus Nets Playoff Preview: 4 ways the C’s pull through

By Domenic Conte / April 16, 2022

It’s a rematch!  The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics face off against the No. 7 seed Brooklyn Nets on Sunday at TD Garden for game one of the first round...

Celtics: The case for Marcus Smart, my hill to die on

Celtics: The case for Marcus Smart, my hill to die on

By Domenic Conte / January 29, 2022

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Celtics: The Jays need help

Celtics: The Jays need help

By Brendan Beauregard / March 10, 2021

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Expectations for the 2020-21 Celtics season

Expectations for the 2020-21 Celtics season

By Brendan Beauregard / December 23, 2020

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Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

By Brendan Beauregard / September 28, 2020

Just past the nine-minute mark in the final quarter of game 6 last night, the Boston Celtics were up 96-90 against the Miami Heat. Boston was on their...

Boston responds in game 3 with decisive win

Boston responds in game 3 with decisive win

By Brendan Beauregard / September 20, 2020

And just like that, we have ourselves a series, ladies and gentlemen. The Boston Celtics made a statement last night with a wire-to-wire game 3 win, 117-106,...

Another frustrating loss puts Celtics in 2-0 hole in ECF

Another frustrating loss puts Celtics in 2-0 hole in ECF

By Brendan Beauregard / September 18, 2020

Stop me if you have heard this one before: The Boston Celtics blow a double-digit lead, come back to take the lead in the last five minutes of the game,...

Celtics: Tatum emerging as superstar

By Maxwell Paradis / February 17, 2020

Jayson Tatum is blossoming into a superstar before our eyes. He's averaging over 25 points per game over his last 12 games, a stretch which includes his...

Celtics: The All-Star conundrum

By Maxwell Paradis / February 9, 2020

The 2019–20 NBA season has set a new bar for midseason award angst.dew3Jaxson Hayes of the New Orleans Pelicans posted a profanity-laced video after...

Celtics: The secret behind their hot start

Celtics: The secret behind their hot start

By Maxwell Pardis / November 14, 2019

The Celtics are 8-1 and have the best record in the NBA thanks to rehabilitated chemistry.  They overcame a gruesome five-point, 1-18 night from Jayson...